PART 5 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

PART 5 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

 

            For this section I am going to research further into the rules and regulations required to those within specific to public schools. However from my knowledge and experience I am focusing on the following principles of codes of practise and regulations:

 

5A: PRINCIPLES:

All children have the right to be safeguarded from harm and exploitation whatever their:

·         Race, Religion, first language and ethnicity

·         Gender or Sexuality

·         Age

·         Heath or disability

·         Location of placement

·         Political or immigration status

 

HEATH AND SAFETY:

• Ensuring the environment is safe and the welfare of the children and staff is paramount.
• Assessing the quality of the flooring, space and furniture within the room to prevent any injuries which may potentially occur.
• Any accidents which may occur, maintaining a record up to date that could be reviewed at a later date if needed, clearly stating the relevant information.
• Providing a suitable first aid box and contact list of parents in the event of an emergency.
• Particularly in unfamiliar venues, familiarise yourself with the fire exits, first aid boxes, toilets and other members of the public using the facilities.
• Being aware of any student’s medical requirements for the class on the day they enrol.
• The appropriate number of chaperones, legally taking care of the students in a professional and organised manner.
• Ensuing the building is safely secured when leaving.

 

DATA PROTECTION:

·         All parents and student information must be kept in a secure place that only the principle, staff or the parent have access to when required.

·         Ensuring confidentiality is adhered to at all times and any issues or concerns raised are noted by those involved and logged safely by the owner of the premises.

·         Certify from parents or guardians the permission to film or photograph their children and only allow the viewing to be of those requested to view it.

 

PROFESSIONALISM:

·         Work in a positive and cooperative manner with other colleagues

·         Ensuring the facilities are maintained and provide a safe environment depending upon the weather conditions

·         Remain up to date with any syllabus changes and be responsible for maintaining professional development.

·         Appear to be providing an equal environment to not discriminate against race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability and religion.

·         Adhere to the correct uniform or clothing for the role and ensure students do too to avoid any accidents. For example wearing of socks on the wrong type of flooring, trousers being too long and hair not neatly tided back.

·         Ensuring the music is suitable for the age of the class and does not include explicit content and that you have your PPL insurance to be able to play music in public.

·         Be assured that you have taken out Public Liability Insurance which acts as a safety net in the event of any accident or injury occurred during class time for yourself and the student.